Editor’s NoteThis is the latest entry in Catchafire’s Generosity Series, a multi-month celebration and investigation of bold generosity with the goal of understanding its causes, its benefits, and how to inspire more giving.

Reading is said to be the spark behind creative thinking, and is one of the most predominate traits of individuals said to pertain a level of “higher intelligence”. Is the thought of gaining intelligence through reading actually viable? I believe that it is not intelligence that is gained through reading; rather it’s the exposure to other people’s thoughts and perception of events and processes that generally will lead to you being better rounded thinker.

World’s richest woman Gina Rinehart is enduring a media firestorm over an article in which she takes the “jealous” middle class to task for “drinking, or smoking and socializing” rather than working to earn their own fortune.

When a startup takes off, industry watchers note the company’s core offering, and many attribute its success solely to the founder(s) having a great idea. Investors rarely see it that way. For venture capitalists and angel financiers, a smart investment starts not only with a stellar concept but a smart, entrepreneurial team as well.

Love these tips from an angel investor, start-up entrepreneurs should understand that being too early to market is as dangerous as being too late, understand the customer’s problem and how to solve it, have a trustworthy style, and can plan for tomorrow and for five years down the road.

Especially love this tip: Rebellious start-up #entrepreneurs should start the business with a founding team where one partner embodies the rebellion and the other embodies the necessary structure and hierarchy.

Jason Fried's Tedx Talk: “Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work.” The talk deals with the absurdities managers believe about the nature of work and how it gets done. Perhaps a valuable lesson for Yahoo's Marissa Mayer.

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